The Complex The Vibe, the Vertigo, the Rockwell and the Grand all under one roof. With separate rooms for those who want a drink and those who aren't yet of legal age. 645 Guardsman Way, SLC, 801-583-9713 thecomplexslc.com

Maverick Center It's an arena, with all he pluses and minuses that implies. Home of Utah Grizzlies hockey. 3200 E. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, 80-988-8800 maverikcenter.com

Energy Solutions Arena Home of the Jazz; hosts the circus and other mega-tours. 301 W. South Temple, SLC, 801-325-2500energysolutionsarena.com

Murray Theater Built in 1938, this theater is on the National register of Historic Places. Now, the refurbished venue hosts musical acts, from indie bands to hard rock. 4961 S. State Street, SLC, 801-654-6678 myspace.com/murraytheater

Salt Lake Acting Company The company has its very own theater nestled into the Marmalade neighborhook, and it's just as sweet on the oustide as it is inside. The space is intimate, yet by no means takes away from lovely set changes. 168 W. 500 North, SLC, 801-363-7522 saltlakeactingcompany.org

The Big Easy Theater seating and dancing, this small auditorium books and eclectic range of bands and is one of the best new venues in town. 310 S. State St., Lehi, 81-766-1181 thebigeasyut.com

The Children's Theatre Theater productions for children and/or performed by kids. 237 S. State St., SLC, 801-532-6000 renstheatre.org

The Depot The multi-level facility has been home to big-name acts as well as private parties (like roller skating!) 13 N. 400 West, SLC, 801-456-2800 depotslc.com

Downstairs Bar After several changes of ownership, the spot has landed with a new name and swanky face-lift. The dance floor is big enough to keep the crowd cozy while rocking to the regular slew of indie/alt bands. 625 Main Street, Park City, 435-226-5340 downstairspc.com

The Great Salt Air It's out West and gets it's scent from The Great Salt Lake, but it's also Utah's version of a Coney Island-style venue. the classic stench grown on you. 12408 W. Saltair Drive, Magna, 801-250-6205 thesaltair.com

The Off Broadway Theatre Right off the Gallivan Plaza TRAX stop and known for original, family-friendly parodies with a hint of Utah culture, such as Star Ward or Utahoma! The theater is also home to Laughing Stock improv comedy. 272 S. main St., SLC, 801-355-4628 theobt.org

The Side Car A regular Park City local's hangout, the spot features shuffleboard, a small stage, seating and some of the town's best pizza. 333 Main Street, Park City, 435-645-7468 sidecarbar.com

The Star Bar Locals go here to dance, party and enjoy the special dollar drafts. It's a regular's scene with an upbeat vibe-not big enough to lose each other, but you'll have enough space to groove. 268 Main St., Park City, 435-615-7588 myspace.com/starbarpc

The State Room Comfortable seating and good sightlines for listeners, with room for dancers, too. Stare Room is large enough to attract great music, but small enough to be intimate. 368 S. State st., SLC, 800-501-2885 thestateroomSLC.com